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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.05, 1,128.43 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.05, 1,128.43 and 265.33 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.05 : 1,128.43 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.05/1,128.43 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.05x = 1,128.43 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.05x = 299,400.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,400.69/752.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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